Bus Tickets from Santander to Madrid

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  • This trip is recommended because it is the: Cheapest
    Departure time: April 4 at
    Departure city: Santander
    Departure location: Santander (Estacion de Autobuses)
    Arrival time: April 4 at
    Destination city: Madrid
    Destination location: Avenida de América Metro
    Operated by: ALSAALSA
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • This trip is recommended because it is the: Fastest
    Departure time: April 4 at
    Departure city: Santander
    Departure location: Santander (Estacion de Autobuses)
    Arrival time: April 4 at
    Destination city: Madrid
    Destination location: Aeropuerto Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas, MAD T4
    Operated by: ALSA SupraALSA Supra
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: April 4 at
    Departure city: Santander
    Departure location: Santander (Estacion de Autobuses)
    Arrival time: April 4 at
    Destination city: Madrid
    Destination location: Aeropuerto Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas, MAD T4
    Operated by: ALSA SupraALSA Supra
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: April 4 at
    Departure city: Santander
    Departure location: Santander (Estacion de Autobuses)
    Arrival time: April 4 at
    Destination city: Madrid
    Destination location: Aeropuerto Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas, MAD T4
    Operated by: ALSAALSA
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: April 4 at
    Departure city: Santander
    Departure location: Santander (Estacion de Autobuses)
    Arrival time: April 5 at
    Destination city: Madrid
    Destination location: Madrid (South)
    Operated by: FlixbusFlixbus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:

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Bus Santander to Madrid: Trip Overview

Average Ticket PriceUS$49
Average Bus Trip Duration5h 40m
Number of daily buses12
Earliest bus departure12:45am
Distance336 km
Latest bus departure6:40pm

Santander to Madrid Buses

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Frequently asked questions on the trip Santander - Madrid

  1. How long is the trip from Santander to Madrid by bus?

    The typical travel time from Santander to Madrid by bus is around 5h 40m. If you're looking for the fastest way to get there, you'll find a bus doing the trip in about 4h 30m.

  2. What is the travel distance from Santander to Madrid?

    The distance between Santander and Madrid is around 340 km (211 miles).

  3. What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Santander to Madrid?

    Buses traveling this route start their trip at Calle Navas de Tolosa, 2, in Santander, and end it at Avenida de América Metro, in Madrid.

  4. How much does the bus ticket cost from Santander to Madrid?

    The bus fare from Santander to Madrid is approximately US$49.

  5. Is there an overnight bus from Santander to Madrid?

    Yes! Catch buses leaving from Santander until 6:40pm and reaching Madrid on the following day.

Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found
04-01
US$124
04-02
US$118
Today
US$36
04-04
US$36
04-05
US$36
04-06
US$36
04-07
US$36
04-08
US$28
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Santander to Madrid was searched and found on Apr 8, 2025 with a price of US$28

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Santander to Madrid, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from US$28 to US$133 for a bus ticket from Santander to Madrid based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at US$28 which is on 2025-04-08.

Usually Flixbus (ES) will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.

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